Galaxy Note 8 Fingerprint Scan Draining Battery

It seems my Galaxy Note 8 Fingerprint Scan is draining the battery. I have had it for a month and get exactly one day before a charge. This morning I added Fingerprint and at exactly 12 hours the battery is 5%.

Do you touch it a lot? The FPS isn't active unless something conductive is touching it. I never noticed any difference in battery life with or without (long story, but had to live without FPS for a couple days).

I would expect that Android System would be at the top of the list if the fingerprint scanner was causing the problem.

I have never used antivirus software on any phone so I don't know what impact they should or should not have. If that is the issue, my first step would be to really consider why you think you need that software on your phone.

That. If the FPS was the problem, the OS would show up top (not the only reason why it would, but if that were the culprit, that would be a good place to start looking). Also, turning your screen on and typing a password takes way more energy out of your battery than swiping your finger on the FPS. If your usage remains the same, you shouldn't be seeing a battery drop from using FPS.

I connect them until proven otherwise. Apparently the Norton had something to do with it also, so there is another dot.

Lol. I understand how you’re thinking. I handle problems the same way.

Based on the factors that you have presented, I can tell you with a relatively high level of certainty that the issue is not the fingerprint scanner. I can’t firmly tell you it’s Norton, but that would be my lead suspect at this point. I would definitely consider why you think you need that app. I hope you get it worked out.

I love Norton, I have it on all my devices. Since I clicked on it in the Battery Usage section, it is back to normal and hasn't showed back up as a High Usage item. Before I added Fingerprint, this never happened in the month I have had the phone. Connect the dots, why not?

I love Norton, I have it on all my devices. Since I clicked on it in the Battery Usage section, it is back to normal and hasn't showed back up as a High Usage item. Before I added Fingerprint, this never happened in the month I have had the phone. Connect the dots, why not?